Sport, Culture and Community – MA/PgDip/PgCert

This course has been developed in response to two major developments in the study of sport. These are the
• profound changes in how sport and related cultural formations are theorised and understood
• increasing role sport plays in the health and wellbeing of society, and its attempt to improve the quality of life in local communities, catering for all cultural and social groups

The course introduces theoretical and practical perspectives in the study of sport and locates their place in culture, community and political life.

It provides you with critical insights and develops your creative thinking and reflective practice. This enables you to build up a set of perspectives and tools to become an accomplished academic of social and cultural studies in sport, and bring positive change to sport in the community. It is this approach that distinguishes the course from other sport-related masters courses.

The course is relevant to people from academic backgrounds who wish to pursue this area for further study and research. It is also suitable for sports and cultural industries practitioners seeking a wider understanding of social, economic and political issues and their effect on sports policy, process and practice.

Full-time study attendance – 12 months. Two taught modules per semester followed by a dissertation. The taught modules are delivered on one day a week.

Part-time study attendance – minimum of 24 months, maximum of 60 months. Attendance is tailored to your needs where possible. Taught modules are followed by a dissertation. The taught modules are delivered on one day a week.

75% of Sheffield Hallam’s sport research is of international standard according to the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).‘Research Research’ ranks us as fourth in the country for sports research, based on the results of the RAE.

We have carried out research funded by organisations including The British Council, The British Academy, The Football Foundation and the Home Office.